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[Ramlow, Helen?]

Date

18 Apr 1880

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Rome, April 18. 1880 My Dear Carrie I was very glad to hear [throug to?] your very welcome letter, that you are still in the “land of the living,” and that you still enjoy “[free?]” and the “good things of this world” as well as in the days of “auld lang syne “ at [...]. Yes, I should be most delighted to see you at my house in Cincinnati, but I am afraid it is beyond my power, as I should have to travel night & day to reach there before you. Yes, I have been abroad now nearly a year, - a... Show moreRome, April 18. 1880 My Dear Carrie I was very glad to hear [throug to?] your very welcome letter, that you are still in the “land of the living,” and that you still enjoy “[free?]” and the “good things of this world” as well as in the days of “auld lang syne “ at [...]. Yes, I should be most delighted to see you at my house in Cincinnati, but I am afraid it is beyond my power, as I should have to travel night & day to reach there before you. Yes, I have been abroad now nearly a year, - a year in June - We traveled during the summer, - we was my sister, brother & his wife and myself - in Sept. my brother went home, while my sister & I spent the winter near Paris. This spring we have spent in travelling in Spain and as far in Italy as Naples, so your letter reached us, as you feared, neither in Boston nor Cincinnati but here in Rome. It seems almost like a dream to hear about the girls at Vassar, so many of the girls that we know so well have left. I have heard from one there for two years at least - Why did you leave? - You were so sure of going through & graduating in the same class with Blanche [...], that I surely thought you would do so, and had heard nothing to the contrary. Do you remember Miss O’Leary? I wonder if she is still as sweet as ever and if she ever studied to be a Dr. as she said she was going to do - How I wish that I was going to see you and talk over “old times,” but since that cannot be, I hope that I may see you again sometimes in [Cin?] and in the mean time, and if you care to write, I hope you will realize how gladly I will receive any [...]s from you. My address here is Lovingly Care of Monroe & Co. Your old friend & chum Bankers of the 47 Paris Helen Rawson Show less

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Hutchins, Mary L.

Date

06 Jan 1878

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477 Dudley St. Jan. 6. 1878. My dear Carrie - I hope I may be the first [to?] tell you although I fear you will hear of it in [some?] other [way?] first that I shall not be able to return to College, I have been very miserable since I came home & the Dr’s say I have over worked & must not study or do any work for a year, so here I am [stationary?] for the present. I want to go over & pack up my things & say good bye to you all but it would be too much excitement so [Mother?]... Show more477 Dudley St. Jan. 6. 1878. My dear Carrie - I hope I may be the first [to?] tell you although I fear you will hear of it in [some?] other [way?] first that I shall not be able to return to College, I have been very miserable since I came home & the Dr’s say I have over worked & must not study or do any work for a year, so here I am [stationary?] for the present. I want to go over & pack up my things & say good bye to you all but it would be too much excitement so [Mother?] must do it for me, she goes to New York Tuesday & to Poughkeepsie Thursday. Tonight you are thinking that it is your last night at home for the present & it is only the beginning of my vacation & [yet?] Carrie I thoroughly envy you, you have no idea how much I want to go back. While at College I used to think it would be very nice to stay at home but when you have to stay at home for health it is a different thing. I have to be perfectly quiet & my chief [excitements?] are sleeping, eating, & drinking, my back [troubles?] me a great deal & my head aches all the time - I wish you joy on the rest of the seventh book of Geometry. At first I thought I should be well enough to join a Senior class etc but the [...] “shut down” [me?] that I can [knit?] & play as much as I please but no study - however I hope to do something & not have it a year entirely thrown away - Will you please do me a favor, that is take care of [Blanche’s?] table & chair which are in my room & her pitcher & Grammar which [affect?] Thursday next you can have [but?] at present the Latter are locked up & I have the key you will do me a great kindness if you will - Blanche called on me when I first got home but I have [not?] been able to go & return it yet. Shall as soon as I can -- She seems very well & fully intends to return to studying hard & seems confident of passing her examinations -- Give my love to Helen [Bart…?] & Helen [...rdwell?] - I [exercise?] you & Helen B. from [walking?] now are you not glad you have an extra day to walk with when you please I am not [...] ^but that you two will walk together that day althoug unfortunately they do not happen to be in the same day. what nonsense [Mary ...aisez?] was! So write me soon Carrie & believe me your loving friend Mary L. H. Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1884-03-02

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1237 Arch Street, March 2nd 1884. My Dear Carrie, I was so glad to receive your letter yesterday; it had seemed so long since I had heard, I was really worried. I am delighted that your [price?] was so highly praised; with whom did you play? I [imagine?] [...] McMillan. Well, the immortal Thomas left this charming abode this afternoon at three, and is now presumably amusing himself in New York. He did not say a word to Grace before he left but she says he looked at her in a [meaning?] way. I... Show more1237 Arch Street, March 2nd 1884. My Dear Carrie, I was so glad to receive your letter yesterday; it had seemed so long since I had heard, I was really worried. I am delighted that your [price?] was so highly praised; with whom did you play? I [imagine?] [...] McMillan. Well, the immortal Thomas left this charming abode this afternoon at three, and is now presumably amusing himself in New York. He did not say a word to Grace before he left but she says he looked at her in a [meaning?] way. I only hope that he will write for if he does not at some time offer himself to 2. her I shall consider that he has behaved in a very ungentlemanly manner. When he left he said he should write to both of us. He is a perfect enigma but the way he has kissed Grace has been enough to make one sick. I think he feels that she has been flirting with him, and has treated him the 3. graduated on Friday evening; as soon as the exercises were concluded we came home, and he soon followed and brought us a basket of flowers which he had received for one of his presents. He came in and kissed Grace, giving her the flowers, then he turned to me; I put out my hand and congratulated him, and [would you believe?] it, he just stooped down and kissed me! After he went Grace said she was very much annoyed at his kissing me because there was not the least occasion for it. I feel just so myself but was ugly enough not to acknowledge it. She feels, as I am sure, that he does not care at all for me but yet fears that he might if thrown in myjust stooped down and kissed me! After he went Grace said she was very much annoyed at his kissing me because there was not the least occasion for it. I feel just so myself but was ugly enough not to acknowledge it. She feels, as I am sure, that he does not care at all for me but yet fears that he might if thrown in my 4. way. I resolved to say nothing more about it, for fear she [would?] be [jealous?] and that I don’t want. But it has amused me intensely to see how always and undeniably she always has the seat between us. Usually they have been one side of the table and I the other. And if he tried to talk with me, she always had some long discussion to enter upon with him. Now I beg you to burn this letter as soon as you have finished reading it, for I fear I am a little mean in confiding this even to you, my dear Carrie, but it has seemed as if I must unburden my mind to some one. Annie Cecil is too thoroughly selfish to be seriously attached to anyone but herself, [but] I had always thought Sara was different and cared 5. a great deal for you. Did you not write of Mrs. [Cantrell’s?] having a baby? I have not been out of the house since Friday; then I did not get home from school until five o’clock, so yesterday spent my time resting and today it has been snowing all day. Does Will [Caldwell?] still spend his Sundays at Vassar, and is Sam studying in Vienna? Is Jessie Smith doing anything at all? Vassar must be in an entirely different state now from what it was [two?] years ago. With so many new teachers there ought to be new life and activity, but I doubt if it so is in reality. Have you read Mr. Isaacs? I have been looking it over this afternoon and think it the strangest conglomeration I ever came across. The hero seems to think that in 6. order to carry on an agreeable conversation he must be constantly asking questions, and you may think I write my letters on the same plan. It is late, so I will stop and [...] go to bed. [Twice?] January I have not been in bed before twelve, and usually it has been after one. With a great deal of love Your friend Flo. Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1884-04-24

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1731 Master St. April [4th?] 1884. My Dear Carrie, Your letter with the tickets is just received. Am glad the Dr. knew what was the proper thing. You have probably received my letter telling of Miss Irwin’s kindness in granting me the entire day. Last evening Grace received a telegram from her sister who was married ten days ago, saying they would be here this morning. She met them at the depot at ten, and when I came home I found them here. Grace met me at the front door and asked me to wait... Show more1731 Master St. April [4th?] 1884. My Dear Carrie, Your letter with the tickets is just received. Am glad the Dr. knew what was the proper thing. You have probably received my letter telling of Miss Irwin’s kindness in granting me the entire day. Last evening Grace received a telegram from her sister who was married ten days ago, saying they would be here this morning. She met them at the depot at ten, and when I came home I found them here. Grace met me at the front door and asked me to wait in the parlor a while as [...a?] was brushing her hair. I waited nearly an hour, but Grace whistled, and I came up and was introduced. I think she is perfectly horrid and I knew from her picture that I should not like her. She hardly touched the tips of my fingers, and as soon as Mr. Holden had done the same said “I think we’d better go down-stairs” so down they went. Grace remained a few minutes and I was brushing my hair and fixing up a little. You know I felt rather [disreputable?] after being at school all day. In about ten minutes up came Grace and [...a?] & put on their things and go down town. It is a pouring-rain and their [...] does not [clean?] until [this?] night. [Mrs.?] Holden said “I shan’t see you again, so I will tell you that we fully appreciate your kindness to Grace.” I said I thought the kindness had been on both sides and she replied as quick as a flash “Oh, of course we know Grace has been very kind to you. Good-by.” and off they went. [...] [...] asked me to come down to the parlor and bid [Mrs.?] Holden good-by, so [...] the [...] I really felt hurt. When you were here I tried to make Grace feel that she was a pleasant addition and not at all in the way. I felt just the same today but perhaps it was my own fault. I am [sure?] I don’t know where they will spend all the time but Grace said Dan wanted them to go down town and get supper, and she should not come home until after the train left. She is mad at him because he has written to me about Vassar, and declares she will be away from home next Wednesday when he comes. I have come to the conclusion that hereafter I will only take care of myself, and not try to do anything to please other people. Mighty little thanks you usually get for trying. We shall come up [...] later than the three o’clock train, but I will write you when weChase is boarding after I come back and [shall?] [...] my trunk [there?] before I go. I do hope it will be pleasant weather Friday and Saturday. [Tom?] writes he is perfectly crazy for May 2nd to come for he expects to be dazed by the brilliance, beauty and grace of the Vassar girls. I am so much obliged to [Tom?] for getting us the tickets. Thanks for the invitations, they are very pretty indeed. Enough of this scrawl - [...] best for my dear Carrie Flo- have fully decided, and then if we change [our?] mind in New York, I will telegraph. Am so sorry the gentleman is not coming. Hope your college boys won’t fail you. Grace expects Dr. Allen will take her and [introduce?] her to [all?] the [notables?]. She is just a little bit spoilt since she got her appointment: Monday she was invited to the New [Century?] Club, and made a great deal of and is to be proposed for member ship at the next meeting. I have decided to go down on [Christine?] St. where Miss Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1882-11-19

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1312 Filbert St. Nov. 19. 1882 How could my dear Caroline suppose for an instant that I could be angry with her, no matter what she did? My only [feeling?] was that I should like to give you a good shaking and there relieve you of some of your nonsensical ideas. Caroline, what do you mean by being sick so frequently? Last year you were not sick so much; I greatly fear you are working too hard; in fact I am sure of it. Now, do be reasonable, and don’t [...] to accomplish so much. I am really... Show more1312 Filbert St. Nov. 19. 1882 How could my dear Caroline suppose for an instant that I could be angry with her, no matter what she did? My only [feeling?] was that I should like to give you a good shaking and there relieve you of some of your nonsensical ideas. Caroline, what do you mean by being sick so frequently? Last year you were not sick so much; I greatly fear you are working too hard; in fact I am sure of it. Now, do be reasonable, and don’t [...] to accomplish so much. I am really worried about you. I know that you are doing as well as ever any one did in music and also in all your studies, and you ought to remain in the seventh heaven; there’s no excuse for any “terra firma.” I am just counting the days before I see you and shall soon have it reduced to moments. Of course your Farther and Mother want you to come home and it would be ridiculous to [enter?] in any other direction. I know Aunt Mary will [be?] [...] [...] [...] to see you, but it is uncertain when and would be useless to set a time, for circumstances are constantly causing us to alter our plans. The best way will be to trust to luck for being at home for she would fare badly as to appoint an hour and then fail to keep the engagement and then waste you time. I can’t vouch for [Vester?], but hope he will be able to call. Of course I am interested in all college news, no matter what the character of it. I should never have accused Miss Harris of being wily enough to ensnare a man. What business has Sammy to [sp…?] the chambermaids - he a married man with two or three children. I fear he is a flirt. Carrie dear, I only wish I could be near you and I’d [...] the horrible [...]. My dear girl, you know I would not for the world do any thing [distasteful?] to me and unless your Farther should ask me any question about you I promise to be silent. You say he likes girls who are intellectual and smart. Carrie, you have not represented me to him as either of those, have you? If you have, I dare not meet him until you have corrected the mistake. [I?] know [what?] of I speak in regard to 83’s honors and don’t forget it, my dear. This [morning?] I did not go to bed until it was past one. I had 31 averages to make out for 39 different recitations, and it requires a little time. Last evening I went out into St. George’s Hall to a fair in aid of the Methodists and it was the fall fair I [once?] attended [whe…?] the fancy articles were cheap; but in spite of the recommendation I failed to purchase any thing except some Xmas and New Year cards. Carrie would it be proper for me to send [William?] a card or would it shock his ideas of propriety? You have not told me whether you think Jamie would enjoy a printing-press - please give me your candid opinion. I hope you will enjoy every moment of your New York trip. It does seem hard that you cannot stay until Sunday and so utilize Saturday evening. My sister has been [rusticating?] at [‘Sconset?] the part week and has had great enjoyment in an unlimited amount of horseback riding. Her favorite animal was named Satan. She said it exactly described him. I shall be glad when she gets back home away from such risky amusement. The Senior parlor must be lovely. I am glad you were the [favored?] guests. What very peculiar views Miss Goodsell has on the subject of refreshments. I tremble to think how she will [e…?] down your Junior Party. It seems ‘85 just right now being invited to the opening because it was only in expectation of that, that they invited ‘83 last spring to their party. What do you discuss at your “[...] [View?]” meetings? If it is the topics of the day, I should say you were rivals to the “[...] [...].” This is a short letter, my dear, but I really must stop. These past three weeks I have fallen very much behind and a huge pile of unanswered letters lie before me [some?] of which I must answer. Next time I will try to do better. Your devoted friend Flora Easton. Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1882-11-24

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1312 Filbert St., November 24, 1882. My dear Caroline, I am seriously uneasy about you and fear you must be ill, it is so long since I have heard from you. I came upstairs early on purpose to devote a good long letter to you, but as I passed Mr. Paige’s door he called to me to see if I would play cribbage with him, and he has just gone home, so I fear this won’t be any longer than several of its predecessors. I have a raging headache from making out averages this afternoon. The school month... Show more1312 Filbert St., November 24, 1882. My dear Caroline, I am seriously uneasy about you and fear you must be ill, it is so long since I have heard from you. I came upstairs early on purpose to devote a good long letter to you, but as I passed Mr. Paige’s door he called to me to see if I would play cribbage with him, and he has just gone home, so I fear this won’t be any longer than several of its predecessors. I have a raging headache from making out averages this afternoon. The school month ended today and tomorrow morning all the teachers have to go up to the school and enter the averages. By the way, how did it get into this Miscellany about me? I congratulated myself on not appearing there last month and was quite surprised to see it. What do you think of the Miscellany so far this year? It startles me that the editor evinces a spirit of hostility. Do you agree with the reviewer of “Three Vassar Girls”? I do not. I admit of course that there are [crudities?] in the book, and some parts are rather hackneyed, but as a whole I was favorably impressed by it. I had an article sent me, cut from the N. Y. Times in which the remark was made that the book was not liked at the college, but I will send you the extract. I was surprised about the new society hall as it wasnot mentioned in the Miscellany. But where will they have gymnastics or are they to be given up? Mr. Norris still at college? I know he intended to leave during the summer. Now I want to ask if you don’t think this queer; I wrote to [I…a?] two weeks ago, in answer to her letter, and invited her to come on and spend Thanksgiving with me, and she has not replied in any way. Possibly she did not consider it formal enough for an invitation but I intended it as one. However, don’t for the world say any thing to her about it. Yesterday afternoon I made some calls with Aunt Mary and we had the extreme good fortune tofind only one person at home. I presume that will seem real heathenish to you, but you know how I hate to make calls. I see Miss Goodsell has really put an end to promiscuous Sunday calling. Does it not materially diminish the number of calls made? Delta’s Hall Meeting been approved yet? how many members have you now? I am rejoiced if she is no longer the smallest and weakest. Is it now in [four?] [weeks?] that I shall see my dear? I can scarcely wait so long. The time passes pretty slowly here. I really think it would be far better for me if I had some work to do out of school for I get real blue some days and I am convinced that the only reason is because I am too much of a lady of leisure. Some days the afternoon and evenings seem perpetually interminable. I wrote you about my visit at Judge [Hanna’s?]; I had a very pleasant time. They are charming people. Have you sent your invitations for Phil yet and have they all been accepted? How I do want to come. I pity my children on that day for I know I shall be as cross as a bear. Why wasn’t I born rich and then I should have had to consult nothing but my inclinations in such matters. But it was not so, and now my only chance i to marry rich, and I never shall marry so there is the matter in black and white. I tremble every letter I receive from you lest you shall tell me that you have transferred allegiances to one of the sterner sex and have become one of Mrs. Ray’s clinging vines. I shan’t go back on you, my dear, but I am in great fear of the terra firma. My head is in a perfect whirl and I must stop. Write very soon, my dear, your letters do me so much good, particularly when I am feeling blue. Devotedly your friend Flo. Show less

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[Blanche, L. ?]

Date

19 Jan 1879

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Vassar College January 19, 1879. My dear Old Girl - You don’t deserve that I answer your letter so soon for you waited I don’t know how long last time before answering but I will try [..] [...]. Yes, I did have just a grand time while at home - very quiet as regards parties and such tomfooleries but I assure you I was ready for theaters concerts & the opera every time I had a chance to go. Before going home I had a swell brown silk and velvet suit made and with a little brown felt bonnet... Show moreVassar College January 19, 1879. My dear Old Girl - You don’t deserve that I answer your letter so soon for you waited I don’t know how long last time before answering but I will try [..] [...]. Yes, I did have just a grand time while at home - very quiet as regards parties and such tomfooleries but I assure you I was ready for theaters concerts & the opera every time I had a chance to go. Before going home I had a swell brown silk and velvet suit made and with a little brown felt bonnet I was all right. Callers too, I had in great numbers one evening I had seven another five and on an average two or three an evening. As you seem so curious concerning Mr. [...]. I will say he called and after he had a few explanations we were as good friends as ever - Rest assured there is absolutely nothing between us as we gave up all such nonsense last summer - We are now the best of friends and as such agree beautifully. Christmas day I passed with my Uncle and Cousin as usual - had of course a delightful time My presents were principally money this year receiving one hundred and fifty dollars of the “filthy lucre” besides I received a silver comb, an elegant Michelin lace “jigger” for my neck and sundry small things from small friends - New Year’s day I received an elegant bunch of roses from some unknown source great jacqueminot and marshal [...] was arranged with delicate ferns every one who saw them said they were the most beautiful roses they ever saw - [n’cest-ce pas jolie?]! By the way, the second semester is nearly here Shall you return? Write me of your intentions please so I may be prepared to meet you. Mother Dickey was here last week and spent the night; she is just as jolly as ever and faring ring a letter. [...] looks just the same. Miss Brockway also has returned - you remember her of course - she is still as fat and noisy as ever/ Of course you have heard that “Phil” day was given up and the students are trying to found a scholar ship with the amount saved as a nucleus, which shall be called the “Raymond scholarship” To do so $6000. must be raised before June 1880. $2000 is now pledged (which is different from received) but where the other $4000 is to come from remains to be found out - If you have any money to Ida Andrews is back as I suppose you know she says she wrote you a letter but meant to write [...o...e?]. Had an elegant letter from Helen Bartlett today. She is well and occupying herself in a quiet way. She is much subdued I think and has matured very much since her father’s death. It was such an awful shock to her. Of course you have heard that Carrie French, Ella Gill and Lottie [Roan?] are all married - all having taken the final leap this month.I can’t think of any more news to write you except that the Phil society think of charging a small [...] for admittance to their hall meetings the proceeds to go to the scholarship. By the way the chapter plays have been discarded and now instead they have three [union?] Phil hall meetings. The second one comes off next Friday evening. Isn’t it disgraceful the faculty and trustees have done nothing yet about memorial services for Pres. Raymond - although report says they will be held on the day of prayer for colleges which is a week from Thursday - I think they had better be given up entirely now don’t you?- The Exoterics had a [...highside?] about a week ago - they chose the evening this time and I guess it was more enjoyable than the one they had two years ago do you remember - Coasting too is very good here but the days of crusts are past and they coast in the old fashioned way now on sleds. I have got on the regular gossipy strain and could spin along on how [...] but for fear the shock will be too much for you will stop leaving the things which are unsaid until next time. Now, write me real soon. Goodnight. from your best friend E. Blanche [M...th?] To Miss Carrie Griffith Mercer Mercer Co Penn- Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1883-11-30

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127 Arch St. Nov. 30, 1883. My dear Caroline, I cannot tell you how many resolutions I made to write to you regardless of debit and credit ut I was prevented [...y] time. At present I am not in a very pleasant frame of mind. I will tell you about it and then you just scold me if I deserve it for my ill temper. Wednesday before tea Grace and I were in the parlor sitting on the sofa and I asked her if she would go to [...cross?] Minstrels with me. She declined because it was her regular lecture... Show more127 Arch St. Nov. 30, 1883. My dear Caroline, I cannot tell you how many resolutions I made to write to you regardless of debit and credit ut I was prevented [...y] time. At present I am not in a very pleasant frame of mind. I will tell you about it and then you just scold me if I deserve it for my ill temper. Wednesday before tea Grace and I were in the parlor sitting on the sofa and I asked her if she would go to [...cross?] Minstrels with me. She declined because it was her regular lecture night; I [...ged?] her quite hard, saying it was an invitation, not a [j...y?], but she was obdurate and begged me not to leave her. Then turning to Dr. Arnold, she said, I guess you can get some one else to go with you. Of course he agreed and I said very well but I should pay for the tickets to which he finally agreed. So it was settled that he would come for me at 7.45 At 7.15 he [start…?] for quiz and Grace at the same time for lecture. In almost five minutes she came bursting in again saying “Tom” said “I wish you’d go too” so she had decided to. Was I not placed awkwardly I think I was. Of courseI paid for all and it was more than I bargained for. I was willing and ready to pay for [three?] but that was all I felt able to. Naturally as I invited Grace first I [would?] feel I ought to pay for her and the manner in which Dr. Arnold was included made me feel the same there. Grace cannot see why I should feel anything at her going at Tom’srequest when she had so perfunctorily refused mine. Then to add to my unpleasant state of mind, I dropped my ring in the parlor. We all looked for it eagerly and Mr. McHenry an old widower got up from his [corner?] and picked some thing from the floor. We asked if it was the ring but he made no answer and left the room. We searched for half an hour, then went to supper and then lookedagain. But it could not be found. Then Mrs. Smith said she was going to ask McH [...] [...] for it. She did and he [...gged] the question for some time until I saw it on his little finger when in my coolest most cutting [voice?] I asked him to be kind enough to give me my ring. He did and attempted to apologize but I was so [...ed?] of [...?], I walked directly away from him. Just think, he had allowed us to look for it for over an hour going all around on our hands and knees and then had the impudence to put it on. The ring is spoiled entirely for me. I [d…?] can [...] wear it away now for it seems polluted. I wish you could just see him. He is a good representation of theWandering Jew. He is the only disagreeable [person?] in the house although there are others with whom I don’t care to associate, but yet they are nice people. But enough of my truths. What do you think of Paige’s pie tin? Be sure and return there [both?] when you have impressed their features on your mind. I will send you some pictures which he gave me the other evening. Don’t think the [sentiment means anything for it does not. Yesterday I spent with the Percys at Germantown and had a delightful time. [Should?] have remained until Monday, but on that date Chew has an [crossed out: lesson] examination and so wanted extra lessons today and tomorrow. He is beautifully dull and I do not see how he ever got in, [let?] alone remaining until now. They are charming people. He is worth 2 000 000, in his own name which may have influenced the Faculty. I have lost my voice entirely since last Wednesday. Cannot speak above a whisper It is a relaxation of the vocal chords - [...th...y?] [...ns?] been [d...edly?] uncomfortable when you earn your bread by talking. I am taking some ofthe worse medicine I ever tasted. Quinine and [strycherine?] pills. Allopathic, but I did not know of a real good Homeopathist in the city and Dr. Richardson I know personally and she is a splendid woman. I hope by Monday I shall be all right. Carrie, only come within reachable distance and it would take bolts and bars and bars to keep me from you. When does vacation begin? Is Miss Goodsill still popular and how is Professor [Braislin?] considering herself this year. Of course every one is looking forward to Phil. Only wish I could come up but it is impressive. Carrie, dear, I think Miss Irwin likes the quilt well. She has been perfectly lovely to me all this year, and said ever so many sweet little things which makes it very pleasant to me. I can scarcely realize that in three weeks Christmas will be here. The time has fairly flown since I came back. A week ago last Monday Grace and I were going through 5th St. when I saw [L…?] Sharp coming. You don’t know how queer I felt. I looked right at him and went [...] without a changed color but oh, how he looked at me. If I had moved a muscle he would have rushed up and embraced me. After he passed I felt as limp as a rag. In fact I really felt faint. Wasn’t it odd after I had cut him this summer, but then I was expecting to see him, and now it was so perfectly unexpected it somehow took me off my feet. Now my dear be sure and plan to go this way and let’s see if wecan’t meet once more. Do you think the Miscellany is as good this year as it has been previously! It seems to be devoid of college matters dismissing them with merely a word. Now I must write my [home?] letter. With a great deal of love Flo. Be sure and return this picture. The first time you write. [Robert?] has not yet returned but will probably be here by Dec. 10. I am very anxious to see him! Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1884-02-28

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1237 Arch St. February 28, 1884. My dear Carrie, All the week [have?] I been expecting a letter from you, but have been doomed to disappointment. Have you been sick or is it only a great press of work? I hope that you received the book all right and that it was what you wanted. Well, Carrie, I just wish I could talk to you and tell you how things are progressing with Tom and Grace. You know he has never said a single word but he implied a good deal and she has allowed him to kiss her and she... Show more1237 Arch St. February 28, 1884. My dear Carrie, All the week [have?] I been expecting a letter from you, but have been doomed to disappointment. Have you been sick or is it only a great press of work? I hope that you received the book all right and that it was what you wanted. Well, Carrie, I just wish I could talk to you and tell you how things are progressing with Tom and Grace. You know he has never said a single word but he implied a good deal and she has allowed him to kiss her and she has kissed him and all sorts of nonsense. Now he graduates tomorrow night and 2 leaves here on Monday next. This past week he has been extremely sweet to me. Last Wednesday evening wanted to know if Grace was going to [...], and when I said yes, he invited us to go to the theatre Friday evening we both went with him to see “S… B….” and he was more attentive to me than to Grace, and you may be sure I did not do a single thing to cause him to be so, I do not understand it at all. He is a perfect enigma as you would acknowledge did you know all. Grace’s examinations began on [Tuesday?] and end on Saturday. Five hours a day - from three until eight - with 3. no intermission. When she gets home she is almost used up, but as soon as she can eat her supper, she goes down to Professor [Remingtons?] to be quizzed for the next day’s examinations and does not get home until after eleven. She will cut quiz tomorrow however so as to go to Tom’s Commencement. Yesterday I received an invitation from [Miss?] Ida for a Vassar Alumnae meeting and sociable at her house on Saturday at four, but a pressing engagement compelled me to decline. She is such an ardent Vassarite that I was surprised to learn last month that her sister who has 4. been attending Miss Irwin’s school, had gone to Wellesley to take a special course. I am afraid Vassar requires a complete housecleaning before she again takes her own proper standard. Do you know I was disgusted with that “Nantucket Idyl” in the last Miscellany. Did you hear my Junior Essay on the same subject? Without question I can say that mine was funny, and the greater part of the fun lay in the truth of the character sketch - [...], while this is not only, to my mind, a desperate attempt to be witty, but is in reality [...] truth free.5. Do you still plan to spend Easter week in College? How I wish you could come on here. After Grace graduates we shall move up town so I may be nearer school. She will not be obliged to be out evenings and so won’t care where we are. It gives me a walk of [ten?] and a half [miles?], every day, which I know is good for me, but still some days when I am tired, it is an awful pull. Is it not nearly time for [...] to come out? Carrie, dear I have not yet given up any hope of [you?] having one. Pray telegraph me if you do. Did you know Miss Buckland was to be married this spring 6 and had been engaged ever since Freshman year. Quite a joke, when it was so often said that there was not an engaged girl in our class. I have owed Helen Warner a letter since last December and mean to answer it soon, but it is hard work to find time for any thing, and then I am such a selfish monster that I only do those things which are pleasant and agreeable to myself. Supper time so I must stop. [As?] [am?] your loving Flo. Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

After April, 1884

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after apr. -84 My Dear Carrie [Grace?] [...] on Saturday to tell you of her appointment, so as I awfully tried, I did not write then. Yesterday we went down in Chester for [the work?] and charming Dr. Smith to fill her teeth. She sat in the dentist chair for four solid hours; [with?] [gas?] and had one tooth out, and in fact enjoyed all the parts. Next Sunday he wants us to go down to Wilmington on the steam. We are going for it in a delightful little trip. Well, school began again today, and... Show moreafter apr. -84 My Dear Carrie [Grace?] [...] on Saturday to tell you of her appointment, so as I awfully tried, I did not write then. Yesterday we went down in Chester for [the work?] and charming Dr. Smith to fill her teeth. She sat in the dentist chair for four solid hours; [with?] [gas?] and had one tooth out, and in fact enjoyed all the parts. Next Sunday he wants us to go down to Wilmington on the steam. We are going for it in a delightful little trip. Well, school began again today, and it was pretty hard work to calm down the boisterous spirits. Miss Irwin was as usual lovely, and Miss Sophie charming. I think when I come back from Vassar I shall go down on [Ch...sti...e?] Street and board where Miss Chase is. Will you please send me three of these [package?] tickets from New York to Po’keepsie and I will pay you for them when I come up. I learned today the school does [not?] close until the 18th of June, and I am afraid even my check [...ed?] fail to ask to leav a whole week before that. I am so happy at the idea of coming up. It only seem as if it was so good that something will happen to [...] as has happened so many times. I wrote to Jessie Wheeler to know if she [would?] be at the College here, but she says that will be impossible. Grace had a letter from [Tom?] this morning and he wrote that he had received your invitation. Hope he did it in proper style. I have also lost my voice I have talked so much today, after having a rest. Grace is dressing to go to Club Tea at the New [Country?] Club. I guess we will both join next year. [...] [...] left all Mr. West’s coolness has vanished and he is even more painfully polite than before. It is fun to see how distractedMiss Irwin gets every time he speaks to either of us. A second Adventist Minister appeared on the scene Saturday night. Grace insists that he is a [...], but I think he is only lacking the usual modicum of brains. Have you seen Miss Goodsell yet about mevisiting the college? Which is the best hotel now, Nelson or [Morgan?] House? I must get ready for dinner- Grace sends love. - As ever Your friend Flo. Show less

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Griffith, Caroline

Date

1885-06-19

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VASSAR COLLEGE, TREASURER’S OFFICE W. L. DEAN, Treasurer. Poughkeepsie, N.Y>, June 19 1885 My Dear Miss Griffith Your [...] of 16th […] enclosing [...5?] to pay for Diploma was rec’d this morning. I sent the Diploma to you yesterday per Express. I hope it will reach you safely. Thanks for your very kind words of Congratulation & I hope that my interest in Vassar may always be such that I may feel that Vassar’s Students & Alumnae as well consider me their friend Yours very Truly W.L... Show moreVASSAR COLLEGE, TREASURER’S OFFICE W. L. DEAN, Treasurer. Poughkeepsie, N.Y>, June 19 1885 My Dear Miss Griffith Your [...] of 16th […] enclosing [...5?] to pay for Diploma was rec’d this morning. I sent the Diploma to you yesterday per Express. I hope it will reach you safely. Thanks for your very kind words of Congratulation & I hope that my interest in Vassar may always be such that I may feel that Vassar’s Students & Alumnae as well consider me their friend Yours very Truly W.L. Dean [Treas?] Show less

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Hutchins, Mary L.

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22 Oct 1878

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477 Dudley St. Oct 22. 1878 My dear Carrie - How truly dreadful it is of me not to have acknowledged the receipt of your letter containing the [...]. [A?]. orders, but some how it entirely slipped my mind - Hear my present surroundings & then imagine the letter you are to receive. Hour late. I have retired to my room for the night. I am ready for bed and my hair is in such a muddle for I have been to a lecture this evening -- the “Mind and Brain” and oh! it was so very deep that it... Show more477 Dudley St. Oct 22. 1878 My dear Carrie - How truly dreadful it is of me not to have acknowledged the receipt of your letter containing the [...]. [A?]. orders, but some how it entirely slipped my mind - Hear my present surroundings & then imagine the letter you are to receive. Hour late. I have retired to my room for the night. I am ready for bed and my hair is in such a muddle for I have been to a lecture this evening -- the “Mind and Brain” and oh! it was so very deep that it required the closest attention, it was one of a course of six lectures that I am attending - You seem to be enjoying riding this autumn very much, I intend to go to riding school this winter (if my back will permit) as I have never ridden at all & it must be great fun - You and the young man with the fast brothers seem to be having a pretty good time together but is it? Last week I was quite disappointed as I went to [...] parties a lunch party and a concert Had a very good time at all but nothing startling as [any?]. [Day?] after tomorrow I expect my sister [over?] [to?] visit [me?]. She is very amiable and a change of air & scene are desirable - Do you fully intend to go back and [...ing] “82. I shall take up my studying next month. I don’t quite see how I can before - I am getting so awfully lazy I am ashamed of myself. Lately I have been exerting myself a little on the subject of dress making. What a bore it is - Letter from Lizzie Lathrop tonight she will be at home this year and winter [to?] but study here. We are having such glorious weather that Miss Hughes & I are going to Lancard (where we were at school together) some day this week. it is such fun to go back to one’s old school and especially such a small one you are so looked up to as “one of the old girls” which is very funny - Did you get your [...d?] [...ool?] thing done in time for the wedding and did you have a good time at it? Do you know any thing pretty to make for Christmas. I am just in the middle of a shawl for Mother and macramé lace [...] which I am much interested the latter is for my sister. Have you seen any of it? but of course you have some with [...] for upholstery work - Good night and sweet repose Your loving friend Mary L. [Huckins?] - Show less

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[Blanche, L. ?]

Date

01 Feb 1879

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Vassar College, Po’keepsie, February 1, 1879. My dear Carrie: - As it is now the middle of silent-time I think there is but little prospect of my finishing the letter before retiring this evening but I have at least made a beginning - I am very sorry you are not coming back this next semester but of course you know best what you want and ought to do. I must confess I never really expected you but hoped for the best. I am afraid [Mercer?] is too pretty to allow you to tear yourself away and... Show moreVassar College, Po’keepsie, February 1, 1879. My dear Carrie: - As it is now the middle of silent-time I think there is but little prospect of my finishing the letter before retiring this evening but I have at least made a beginning - I am very sorry you are not coming back this next semester but of course you know best what you want and ought to do. I must confess I never really expected you but hoped for the best. I am afraid [Mercer?] is too pretty to allow you to tear yourself away and that your next move will be [...] in the direction of matrimony - “Look before you leap” but I assure you the disease is at present very [...] among young ladies who have left Vassar [...] [...]-[garder?]. Excuse that French word but I have just come from the [...] and have spoken French all the evening - Let me assure you these evenings are very instructive and also rather interesting two weeks from to-night - I am to take part in a small farce which I am afraid will be a trifle of a bore but which will be very instructive - Good night now for it is mst time for the last bell and duty you know before [pleasure?]. Wednesday - Feb 5, I have not had a moment to you before now for you know we are very busy and things are in a slight commotion. Class [bits?] have been prepared and two of the four Junior studies come on the same [period?] so you see how it is “Hobson’s choice” for the poor girls who are not ahead of their class - for instance astronomy and Physiology are both the second period and as I cannot give up astronomy, Physiology must go - I wont take Physics if I can help it - so I am waiting to see what I can do about a senior study this year and Physiology next year. I am not as yet admitted in fact do not care to be yet but Miss [Morse?] wants me to join soon so I think perhaps I may before my next letter - I enjoy being a Special very much - I do not care to have my name come out among them in the catalogue - but class meetings, committees &c. are such bores and you know the specials are exempt from all such nonsense. It [snows?] very [hard?] at present so I think the door [sloughing?] will be patched up once more. I miss my [rides?] as much as anything here but we can’t have all the good things of this life at once. This year we shall have no vacation between the semesters. The senior tried to make the juniors ask for it, but they tried that little game [...] and then never ceased to say “[...] you juniors asked or did not want it-” to [open?] for the juniors refusal to be a cat’s-paw particularly as their reviews are quite as easy as those of any class - Speaking of reviews, Prof Mitchell gives us a sett of questions each day and we are unable to look in our books, ask any questions or consult the library - This is the review - the examination comes next Friday - It’s hard work but does us no end of good. Friday evening we are to have a piano recital by a gentleman from New York. I hope it will be good Prof. [Ritter?] speaks very highly of him. I have not heard his name. The poor music scholars are having an examination similar to the one held last year in Society Hall - This year it is held in the chapel - “Oh the groans, the sighs &c” which proceed from the musicians. Did I write you that the chapter plays were given up and four [...] Phil hall meetings take their place - The first was given a week or so ago and was quite good they say - I am not a member of “Phil” yet so could only go to the dress rehearsal. They had a [lecture?] by Miss Fuller and Ella Gill originallybut as Ella Gil had left, Miss Burton made her essay which every one says was fine - The discussion was “Is Daisy Miller a typical American girl or not” Miss Gill having the negation - Of course you have read Daisy Miller by James as it is the latest fashionable novel. There was also a little operetta entitled “The Last Will & Testament” acted by Misses Turner, [D..?] Van Kleeck and [...] Donald all the characters being ladies - The Phil play is on the docket - and it being “Much Ado about Nothing.” It is a secret as yet - but I am one of the “costumers” so have heard all about it Further particulars in [...y?] next as they are so few now as to be interesting. Ella Gill was married very suddenly although she has been engaged to this gentleman for four or six years. He was ill and consequently ordered to ^go to the south of France which he refused to do unless Ella went with him so I believe they were married and went. Helen Bartlett has been sick since she went [back?] with a severe cold her last letter says however that she was better. I will give your message when I write. Her address is (^2 [Chillicothe?]) (^1 H. [Norris?].) [This?] I did not see May while at [bo…?]. I was so very busy after I got well. I hear from her occasionally from Miss Mills who is a regular correspondent. I believe she is getting along nicely. What a nice time you must have had on your birthday. I think such books are very enjoyable they are so unusual. How is the baby! As great & fat as ever I suppose. Write me all about him. Please excuse this piece of paper, but Ada has borrowed my essay paper sp I was forced to use a [stock?]. I believe I have written all the news I can think of at present so will go prepare for “[g...p...s?].” Hoping to hear soon in reply to this long epistle, I remain your friend Blanche [...] To Carrie A. Griffith Mercer [M...er?] Co Penn. "Please excuse this folding." Show less